Open Championship golf on Scotland’s west coast
Turnberry drama, Troon tradition and Prestwick history—matched to the kind of links experience, stay and pace your group actually wants.
Major venues with genuine championship atmosphere.
Turnberry delivers a complete resort stay.
Prestwick tells the story of The Open.
Several elite links within an easy coastal route.
Three ways to play Ayrshire
Build the trip around the experience you value most: theatre, tradition or a broader coastal circuit.
Turnberry
Choose Turnberry for the most cinematic links experience and a complete five-star resort journey.
Troon
Choose Troon for championship tradition, demanding links golf and strong group appeal.
Prestwick
Choose Prestwick to connect your trip to the origins of The Open and the game’s earliest championship culture.
Where to play—and why
Each course earns its place for a different reason. Choose the one that best matches your group and the story you want from the trip.
Turnberry Ailsa
Best for couples, premium groups and golfers seeking a bucket-list round.
Royal Troon
Best for experienced golfers and major-championship enthusiasts.
Prestwick
Best for golf historians and repeat Scotland visitors.
Western Gailes
Best for purists and groups building a deeper Ayrshire itinerary.
Choose the base for your type of trip
Stay at Turnberry for a complete resort experience, or base nearer Troon and Prestwick for a more flexible multi-course itinerary.
Trump Turnberry
Choose this for Ailsa access, sea views, spa recovery and a fully integrated resort stay.
Marine Troon
Choose this for Royal Troon proximity, coastal views and a strong base for Prestwick and Western Gailes.
Prestwick Base
Choose Prestwick for practical access to multiple courses, airport convenience and a more sociable town-centre stay.
Build the Ayrshire trip that fits your group
Tell us your dates, golfer ability, priority courses and preferred level of luxury. TGG will pre-select Ayrshire and continue from there.
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